Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze Letter
З (Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze) is a Unicode character used in Cyrillic writing.
U+0417
З is a Cyrillic capital letter represented by Unicode code point U+0417. It can be copied directly or inserted using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze Letter Meaning
З (Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze) is a letter used in writing systems based on Cyrillic scripts, such as Russian and other related languages. As a capital form, it appears at the start of sentences, in titles, and for proper nouns. Visually, it is distinct from Latin letters, so it’s important to use the correct Unicode character when typing, designing, or programming. In practice, you’ll encounter З in everyday text (names, words, and headings) and in multilingual interfaces where Cyrillic support is required. Using the proper code point (U+0417) helps prevent incorrect substitutions with similar-looking characters.
Common uses
- •Typing Cyrillic text and capitalization (e.g., names and sentence starts)
- •Designing posters, signage, and UI text that must match Cyrillic spelling
- •Building multilingual web pages that require the exact Unicode character
- •Generating templates for forms, labels, or content in Cyrillic languages
- •Writing or formatting documentation and examples involving Cyrillic characters
Examples
З — Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze (U+0417)
- ЗЗдравствуй!
- ЗМосква
- ЗЗоя
- ЗЗначение
- ЗЗагрузка…
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0417 | |
| HTML Entity | З | |
| HTML Code | З | |
| CSS | \0417 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1047 | |
| Decimal | 1047 |
How to type Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze Letter (З)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1047 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0417 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0417. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0417, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy З with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze letter mean?
З (Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze) is a letter used in writing systems based on Cyrillic scripts, such as Russian and other related languages. As a capital form, it appears at the start of sentences, in titles, and for proper nouns. Visually, it is distinct from Latin letters, so it’s important to use the correct Unicode character when typing, designing, or programming. In practice, you’ll encounter З in everyday text (names, words, and headings) and in multilingual interfaces where Cyrillic support is required. Using the proper code point (U+0417) helps prevent incorrect substitutions with similar-looking characters.
What Unicode character is “З”?
“З” is the Cyrillic Capital Letter Ze with Unicode code point U+0417.
How do I copy “З” into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: З (which represents U+0417).
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for “З”?
CSS escape: \\0417. JavaScript escape: \\u{0417}.
Is “З” the same as a Latin “Z”?
No. “З” is Cyrillic and has a different Unicode code point than the Latin capital letter Z, so they are not interchangeable.